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Table of Contents

How to look like you got a good night’s sleep

Depuff tired eyes

Refrigerated or frozen spoons
Cool cucumber slices
Cool tea bags
Eye rollers
Eye drops

Exfoliate and moisturize
Use makeup or concealer
Choose water or tea instead of coffee
Give your face a massage

Habits for sleeping better

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We all know what it’s like to get a good night’s sleep. Apart from waking up alert, refreshed, and ready to start the day, your skin also looks fresh, smooth, and glowing. You also instantly look more youthful with a radiant complexion and less visible blemishes or signs of aging. The main reason you generally look and feel better is because your body regenerates and repairs while you sleep. It helps your body make more collagen and support the skin’s renewal process, resulting in plumper skin and a healthy glow. Lack of sleep, meanwhile, has the opposite effect, leading to dull and lifeless skin.

How to look like you got a good night’s sleep

We all want to sleep better and reap all its benefits. Life and busy schedules, however, can sometimes get in the way and mess with our sleep. The good news is there are a few things you can do to wake your skin up and make you look like you’ve had enough sleep.

Depuff tired eyes

Our aesthetic clinic in Singapore shares a few ways to depuff baggy and tired eyes after just a few hours of sleep. Some of the things that can help include:

Refrigerated or frozen spoons – Take two spoons and put them in the freezer for a few minutes. Place the back of the spoons over your eyes and follow up with an eye cream or good under eye moisturizer.
Cool cucumber slices – If you have enough time, use cool cucumber slices and place them over your eyes. Cucumbers have a high water content that can help hydrate the skin and minimize swelling.
Cool tea bags – After making a cup of tea, place the bags in the fridge for a few minutes. Then, place one bag over each eye for five minutes to relieve puffiness and increase blood flow. Green and black teas are great choices because they contain caffeine and antioxidants.
Eye rollers Place your eye roller in the fridge to cool the undereye area and reduce eye bags and dark circles. Gently roll the device under the eyes to refresh the area and help you feel more awake.
Eye drops – After washing your face, pop a couple of eye drops. This can help soothe and refresh your eyes after poor or lack of sleep. The extra moisture from the drop can minimize dryness and make your eye look a little less tired.

Exfoliate and moisturize

To reduce dullness and brighten your complexion, exfoliate your skin. This doesn’t only remove dead skin cells from the topmost layer, it can also clear clogged pores and allow the active ingredients in your skincare products to penetrate deeper. Pick an exfoliation method that works best for you and make sure not to overdo it. Dr. Sylvia’s AHA Resurfacing Serum helps exfoliate the skin and improve skin texture. It also targets dark spots and uneven skin tone, as well as improves visible signs of aging. Make sure to follow up with a hydrating moisturizer like Dr. Sylvia’s Hydra Pro with MoistureLock Complex and a broad-spectrum sunscreen.

Use makeup or concealer

If lack of sleep is more evident under your eyes, concealers can be a great help. As dark circles are typically purple in tone than red, choose a concealer with a yellow hue, as this cancels out purple. You should also opt for lighter eye shadows instead of dark colors to open up your eyes. And for a fresh-faced appearance that looks natural, choose a dewy foundation instead of a matte one. This gives the skin a hydrated appearance and provides extra sheen for a youthful glow. You can also use a cream blush on your cheeks to lift them up and wake up your face.

Choose water or tea instead of coffee

If you usually rely on coffee to wake you up, you’re probably not sleeping well. While coffee may give you a quicker burst of energy, drinking it first thing in the morning increases cortisol levels and makes you more tired later in the day. This can also urge you to reach for another cup and potentially make you dependent on caffeine to get going. It is better to reach for a glass of water after waking up. It can help stimulate your metabolism, as well as boost your energy levels. And if you need something with caffeine, opt for tea. It can give you just enough energy boost, as well as clear your head in the morning. You can still drink coffee, but it is better to wait 90 to 120 minutes after waking up or eat a healthy breakfast.

Give your face a massage

Take a few minutes to do some DIY massage using your hands or some tools. Apply enough product (like a moisturizer or hydrating serum) on your face and do gentle massage movements to spread it evenly. You can also use a gua sha or jade roller for a lymphatic drainage massage. You can also consider booking a facial at our aesthetic clinic in Singapore on your day off or free time. We have Imperium Deep Restoration which is a non-invasive rejuvenating treatment that cleans, repairs, and nourishes the skin, as well as lifts and firms the skin. It reduces deep wrinkles and regenerates skin tissues.

Habits for sleeping better

There is no substitute for a good night’s sleep. It is important to aim for at least seven to eight hours of sleep at night. Getting enough slumber gives your body enough time to recuperate and repair daytime damage. A few habits that can help you sleep include: Have a consistent sleep-wake schedule. Sleep and wake up at the same time every day, including on the weekends. Keep your bedroom quiet, dark, and cool. Avoid using electronic devices at least an hour before bed. Avoid drinking coffee and other caffeinated beverages 6 to 8 hours before bed. Get natural sunlight (for 15 to 30 minutes daily) to maintain your body’s sleep-wake cycle. Get regular physical activity, but make sure not to work out right before bed.

For further reading: 7 Ways to Get Beauty Sleep

Book a consultation with Cutis

Don’t make lack of sleep a habit. If you notice dullness and older-looking skin despite getting enough rest, it may be due to signs of aging. Contact Cutis Medical Laser Clinics in Singapore and schedule a consultation with our aesthetic doctor to find out how we can help.